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University Circle reported $13.3 million in revenue and $11.0 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $80.19 went to program services, $15.67 to management and general costs and $4.14 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 46.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $290,092 (PRESIDENT). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 29% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor context, the median across 479 covered community improvement & capacity building charities: $90.45 programs, $9.31 management, $0.24 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $13M- Contributions & grants (non-government)$24.78 $3.3M
- Government grants$0.09 $11,824
- Program service revenue$46.20 $6.1M
- Investment income$28.93 $3.9M
Other revenue was negative: −$10,864. The bar shows the positive sources only.
The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.2% | 89.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 4.1% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.14 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 24.9% | 80.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 14.9% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $290,092 | $291,103 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.65% | 1.49% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 50.8 | 9.2 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 60 of 60 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSafety through relationships - the University Circle police department (ucpd) supports a safe and welcoming district through a community policing model grounded in trust and engagement. Ucpd emphasizes safety by building relationships, prioritizing consistent presence, and opening dialogue with residents, employees, students, and visitors.ucpd services are supported through a special improvement district approved by the city of cleveland in 2025 and are not supported by uci's philanthropic or grant-funded programs.during FY25, ucpd operated with approximately 25 commissioned officers and…
Place management - University Circle Incorporated serves as the primary steward of the public realm of university circe through advocacy or direct improvement, and is the implementing agent of a legacy land bank concept whereby real estate situated within University Circle and may be acquired and held until its reuse or development occurs. Real estate is used or held for various purposes, including income production and sale to area non-profit institutions and other businesses and organizations operating in the greater University Circle area in a manner which advances University Circle as a…
Community programs, events, and engagement - University Circle inc. Produces free public festivals and programs that promote University Circle as a cultural destination while expanding access, participation, and belonging for residents and regional visitors. Through coordinated efforts between its marketing & experiences and engagement & collaboration departments, uci activates public spaces, amplifies institutional partners, and connects people to arts, culture, and resources throughout the year.during FY25, uci produced four marquee public festivals, including parade the Circle & Circle…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT Officer, 45.00 hrs/week | $252,942 | $0 | $37,150 | $290,092 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 45.00 hrs/week | $196,638 | $0 | $32,112 | $228,750 |
| CHIEF PLACE MANAGEMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $143,728 | $0 | $55,352 | $199,080 |
| CHIEF OF STAFF THROUGH 5/14 Officer, 45.00 hrs/week | $120,954 | $0 | $53,477 | $174,431 |
| SERGEANT Highest compensated employee, 52.00 hrs/week | $115,262 | $0 | $51,611 | $166,873 |
| CHIEF OF POLICE Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $102,530 | $0 | $45,464 | $147,994 |
| CAPTAIN Highest compensated employee, 43.00 hrs/week | $103,738 | $0 | $23,198 | $126,936 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from University Circle (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $652K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b60 · 60 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 581
- Volunteers Part I, line 669
Private foundation grants it received
29 private foundations reported grants to University Circle totaling $289K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of University Circle's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, University Circle reported that 80.2% of its $11.0 million in expenses went to program services, 15.7% to management and general and 4.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does University Circle pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation University Circle reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $290,092, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does University Circle get its money?
Of $13.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 24.9% came from contributions and grants (including 0.1% from government grants) and 46.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is University Circle a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 34-0823464 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202640579349301414 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521359349304002 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202431249349300928 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300349349300600 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202230549349301308 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202120689349300947 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 34-0823464: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.